7 2 Homework.docx IT- 510 7-2 Homework Activity IT- 510 1. What is a DBMS? Briefly d

7 2 Homework.docx  IT- 510  7-2 Homework Activity  IT- 510  1.   What is a DBMS? Briefly describe the components of a DBMS.  a.   Database Management System is a collection of tools, features, and interfaces that enables users to add, update, manage, access, and analyze data.  b.  DBMS components consist of:  Users: A query language allows users to specify a task without specifying how the task will be accomplished  Database Administrators: responsible for DBMS management and support. The main concern is data security and integrity, preventing unauthorized access, providing backup and recovery, audit trails, maintaining database usage, and supporting user needs.  Related Information Systems: Can support several related information systems that provide input to, and require specific data from, the DBMS  Data Manipulation Language: Controls database operations, including storing, retrieving, updating, and de